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Honor flights for WWII vets
July 4: World War II veterans are given free flights to the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. NBC's Lester Holt talks to the founder of the Honor Flight Network.

Former child actor fighting blindness

Survey: World happiness rising

Lending a hand in Afghanistan

White tiger triplets born in Japan

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Inspirational athletes
In honor of the 2008 Olympics, we're celebrating the athletes in your own life who inspire greatness.

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Lending a hand in Afghanistan

Having fun in space, sort of

The long tale of a dolphin's tail

Off-camera, Russert had another passion

Thoroughbreds given second lease on life

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Giving

Helmsley's billions going to the dogs
At least two groups are eyeing the hotel queen's estate — estimated to be up to $8 billion — following a report Helmsley wanted her fortune to go to the dogs.

$2.1 million bid for lunch with Buffett

Rockefeller 2.0: Gates relaunches philanthropy

Americans continued to give in '07, study shows

Va. bishop sorry after abortion mix-up

Midwest floods leave Red Cross in the red

Meet women who have lost over 100 pounds, and learn their diet and exercise secrets!

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